Asm. Paul Bologna

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Denis Kitchen for being named "Lifetime Achiever of the Year" by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. It formally recognizes his decades of service, including military career, legal practice, community leadership, and family commitment. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 19, 2026, to honor him at the Chamber's awards gala, and to send him a copy of the resolution. It directly affects Denis Kitchen as the recipient of this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Wisdom Farm for being named "Organization of the Year" by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. It recognizes Wisdom Farm’s work as a nonprofit providing free therapeutic equine programs for veterans with PTSD, families, and children, alongside animal rescue and rehabilitation. The resolution formally acknowledges this recognition and plans to celebrate it at the Chamber’s March 19, 2026, awards gala. It has no policy impact or legal effect - only symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors Noah Levan of Melody Magic for being named the 2026 Emerging Entrepreneur by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. The resolution, adopted by the legislature, expresses appreciation for his community service and his business, Melody Magic, which provides creative programs like piano lessons, DJ courses, and art classes for residents of Clarence, New York. It is a ceremonial recognition with no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which established the state's primary climate goals including 100% clean electricity by 2040. It removes the legal framework for climate targets, renewable energy requirements, and related provisions for disadvantaged communities. The bill also makes technical updates to references in other laws that previously cited the repealed CLCPA. This action eliminates the state's binding climate policy without creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish clear rules for filling vacancies in federal elected offices, primarily affecting U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring before July 1st of the final year of a term, to be held 70-80 days after the governor’s proclamation, and specifies that Senate vacancies must be filled by temporary appointment until a designated date (e.g., January 3rd following the next even-numbered year). If a special election isn’t held as required, the vacancy is filled at the next general election. These changes ensure consistent timelines for federal office vacancies while aligning with existing election schedules.

Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 7.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for specific human services programs effective April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. It directly affects providers of mental health, developmental disability, and addiction services (including clinics, residential programs, and outpatient care) by requiring them to use the COLA funds to provide at least a 2.6% targeted salary increase for eligible staff. The COLA applies to programs funded or certified by the Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. This adjustment is inclusive of other inflation factors for the specified period, excluding federal pandemic relief programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Kevin Bittner for receiving the James Quinn Award from the New York Farm Bureau, recognizing his exceptional service to New York agriculture. It highlights his roles as Niagara County Farm Bureau President, his work on state-level committees, and his leadership at Bittner Singer Farms. The Assembly adopted the resolution to honor his contributions to agricultural advocacy, community engagement, and support for rural communities. A copy will be transmitted to Mr. Bittner as a formal expression of appreciation.

Freezes minimum wage automatic escalators and annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2027; repeals the provision of law providing that the minimum wage shall be determined by increasing the then current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of change in the average of the three most recent consecutive twelve-month periods between the first of August and the thirty-first of July, each over their preceding twelve-month periods published by the United States department of labor non-seasonally adjusted consumer price index for the northeast region urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) or any successor index as calculated by the United States department of labor.

Provides for a sales and use tax exemption for items necessary for the care and safety of an infant or small child, including, but not limited to strollers, car seats, infant and toddler mattresses, and cribs and to allowing the city of New York to opt out of such tax exemption as applied to local taxes by passing a resolution.